What’s on at Haslemere Museum

Throughout April and May

Children’s activities - from early years to age 11

The Museum has a programme of children’s activities, including arts and crafts, stories and pond dipping.

For details see: haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

4-22 April, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Photography Exhibition: South Downs by Tom Lee

A series of black and white photographic landscapes that attempt to describe Britain’s newest National Park. Tom Lee worked his way through the park over 10 years, searching out locations and visiting them regularly, until the light was perfect and an exposure was made. Free admission.

Tuesday 4 April 10.30am-1pm

Easter Egg-citement - Family Event

Join us as we get creative and make lots of arts and crafts themed around Easter. There will also be a special Easter garden trail for children who will be rewarded with a chocolate treat when they find the characters hidden throughout the garden.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 11 April 7-9pm

Craft workshop: Creative Corals

A creative wellbeing evening. As part of the Museum’s Wild Escape events, have a look at the corals in our handling collection and then create a textile piece using printing techniques. With artist Diana Burch.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 18 April 2.30pm

Tea & Talk: Researching Victorian Artists of Haslemere

A talk by Sarah Bain, the Museum’s Hon Vice-president, about her research for the Museum’s forthcoming exhibition, Haslemere Artists 1859-1914: Golden Era, which opens in May. The talk focuses on some of the paintings she has been able to find out most about. Includes tea and biscuits.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Thursday 20 April 1.30-4.45pm

Bridge & Afternoon Tea - Fundraising event

An afternoon of bridge with a delicious tea (please bring your own table cloth & pencils). Raffle and best score prizes. Table of four £60. To book please contact Beryl Bishop on beryl.bishop@clara.co.uk or telephone 01428 661486.

Saturday 22 April 10am-4pm

Earth Day: The Wild Escape - Family Day of Activities

Join as part of our Wild Escape events to celebrate Earth Day. There will be children’s activities, information on Wild Escape projects from across Surrey, talks and more!  Free admission. Details at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

9 May-24 June, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

Exhibition: Haslemere Artists 1859-1914: A Golden Era

Paintings and illustrations by the artists who flocked to the Haslemere area following the arrival of the railway, including some who were household names in their time. Two exhibition rooms.

Dates during May and June (see website)

Exhibition Tours

Sarah Bain, Hon Vice President, will lead small group tours of the Haslemere

Artists: A Golden Era exhibition.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Saturday 13 May 11am-1pm

Fundraising Plant Sale

Organised by Museum Trustees, all proceeds will go towards the Museum. Will include a wide range of perennials, annuals, bedding plants plus garden ornaments and lots, lots more. Free admission. Café open.

Tuesday 23 May 7-9pm

Art workshop: A Golden Era

An evening of creative wellbeing taking inspiration from the Museum’s art exhibition to create our own artworks. With artist Diana Burch.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson